APAC | Hong Kong | Global Investment Banking | Full Time Associate 2020

Our Business

Global Investment Banking focuses on building long-term relationships with more than 3,000 large corporations, financial institutions and financial sponsors, by providing strong advisory expertise and capitalizing on powerful M&A, corporate banking, treasury, debt and equity product expertise to deliver integrated financial solutions. We have a significant presence in the Americas, Europe, Emerging Markets (ex-Asia) and Asia Pacific.

Overview

We are looking for Associate with demonstrable energy, drive to succeed and a strong desire to make a difference – is that you?

As an Associate within Investment Banking, you will:

• Help deliver solutions that bring to bear the full breadth of the bank's capabilities - ranging from strategic mergers and acquisitions advice (debt, equity, liability derivatives) and structured products, to principal investing, corporate banking and private equity
• Help generate ideas and opportunities for new and existing clients through in-depth research, financial modeling and industry analyses. You will expand your level of client interaction and responsibilities on transactions as you build your experience
• Develop and leverage upon a truly global network. You will learn from, and work with, teams consisting of professionals drawn from across the business, including senior bankers within your group, experts in other areas of the firm and colleagues from around the globe. You will also work closely with senior clients, lawyers and representatives from other investment banks
• Build relationships, knowledge and experience that will open doors to a wide range of future career options and opportunities
• Manage junior professionals/analysts to execute deals and perform various analyses

Unique to Bank of America Merrill Lynch is our provision of a Chief Resource Officer (CRO). The CRO’s sole purpose is to manage and optimize the junior banker experience on a very hands-on manner. The CRO partners closely with senior leadership to instill the firm’s culture, to ensure work/life balance and to provide a well rounded, fun and value-add experience for junior bankers.

In some countries, Associates are placed in a generalist team which means a 'staffer' will staff you on projects in specific industry, product and country coverage groups. Team placement is determined by considering business needs and the interests/skills of the Associate.

The various Investment Banking groups span across country, industry and product (not all groups exist in all countries):

Country

• Hong Kong
• Japan
• South East Asia

Industry

• Consumer Retail Healthcare
• Energy and Power
• Financial Institutions
• Global Industrials including Metals & Mining
• Real Estate & Gaming
• Telecom, Media & Technology

Product

• Financial Sponsors
• General Execution
• Mergers & Acquisitions

Qualifications

• Final year full time MBA student
• Outstanding academic achievement which is complemented by other socioeconomic extracurricular activities
• Between 3-5 years' relevant work experience

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Comfortable with change and adjust to changing demands and requirements
• A strong team player
• Demonstrates energy and drive
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates a keen interest in the business you are applying to
• Fluency in English is essential, appropriate Asian language skills are also essential for some roles and countries

Training & Program Highlights

As a full time associate, you will begin your career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch with an extensive training program. The first part of the program combines associates from all lines of business.  The full program is a combination of classroom instruction, e-learning modules, case studies, and presentations. Throughout the program, you will have ample opportunities to work closely with professionals and peers throughout our organization. This is a great opportunity to build a network of colleagues from across the company, globally, that will prove to be a tremendous resource to you throughout your career.

How to Apply

• Select 'Apply' and sign in as a new or returning user
• Complete all sections of the application form, followed by the video interview
• Upload cover letter and/or resume to support your application
• Submit form - please note that in order for your application to be considered, you must have completed the form, uploaded your resume and completed the online video interview before the deadline